![\"Hawaiian](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hawaiian-Pizza-e1692231999270.jpg\")
Let\u2019s start with the most obvious and reasonable cause for the passionate debate: people hate the taste. Not every dish and flavor combination will appeal to everyone, as we all have different taste buds and preferences. It\u2019s perfectly okay not to be into a pineapple on pizza. I won\u2019t hold it against you.<\/p>\n
Despite my affinity for pineapple on pizza, I know it can be a lot of acidity for some. Both tomatoes and pineapple have that bite, so if you need to cut it down, I recommend going with light or no sauce. Don\u2019t worry. So long as there\u2019s dough and cheese, you can still call it a pizza.<\/p>\n
2. The Texture and Taste Depend on Ripeness<\/h2>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pineapple-Plant.jpg\")
Image Credit: Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt may not even be a matter of completely hating the taste of pineapple but instead an issue of when it\u2019s too acidic or sweet. Pineapple changes flavor at different stages of ripeness, and everyone has their preference.<\/p>\n
Depending on how ripe it is, you may bite into a piece that takes your pizza from a savory delight to something more sugary and sweet. Try to experiment with pineapple of different ripenesses. Maybe you\u2019ll find the right flavor profile to help you understand why people love pineapple pizza. <\/p>\n
3. It\u2019s Trendy To Hate on It<\/h2>\n![\"Hawaiian](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T193237.768.jpg\")
Image Credit: @joefoodie from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople love to hop on bandwagons because of societal pressure and several other complex concepts that would require a deep dive into sociological and psychological theories to explain. So, let\u2019s put it this way: some people love to follow what others say to fit in.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be a lemming. Make up your own mind about pineapple on pizza. Who knows, maybe you\u2019ll stumble across a new favorite dish. And anyway, the worst-case scenario is you won\u2019t like it. No harm, no foul for trying to go against the grain.<\/p>\n
4. Not Everyone Likes Sweet and Savory Together<\/h2>\n![\"Pineapple](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T193338.671.jpg\")
Image Credit: Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome people are adamant about sweet things being sweet and savory foods being savory. I get it. They want things to be uncomplicated and easy to appreciate. I am always down for a nuanced combination of different flavor profiles, but not everyone is adventurous (and that\u2019s okay).<\/p>\n
There may be some variation as to the degree of each, but there\u2019s really no way around this. Pineapple will always be sweet, and the core ingredients of pizza will always be savory. <\/p>\n
5. Warm Fruit Can Seem Gross<\/h2>\n![\"Pineapple\"](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T193455.587.jpg\")
Image Credit: Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis opinion is more common than you may think. Plenty of people don\u2019t enjoy warm fruit under any circumstances. These people typically hate fruit pies, compotes, fruit sauces, and, of course, pizza with fruit. A chilled, refreshing bite of fruit is heavenly, and some won\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n
Unless you really like cold, leftover pizza, if hot fruit is something you scoff at, pineapple pizza is simply not for you.<\/p>\n
6. People Are Scared To Try It<\/h2>\n![\"Refusing](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Refusing-food-not-hungry.jpg\")
Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYes, I said it. Pineapple on pizza is not a staple in many households, so those who grew up never seeing or trying it may simply be stubborn or hesitant. To those who group up in a pineapple-free household, it may almost seem like a joke. Fruit on pizza? It sounds so extraterrestrial to pizza eaters used to more savory toppings.<\/p>\n
While kids are usually labeled as picky eaters, adults can be just as picky and unwilling to try new things. No matter how hard you press, you\u2019ll never get them to budge from their culinary bubble. A culinary bubble, as it were, that\u2019s typically lacking in delicious, exotic flavors.<\/p>\n
7. A Pineapple Allergy<\/h2>\n![\"Pineapple\"](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Pineapple.jpg\")
Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNo, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\n![\"Pineapple\"](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T193615.603.jpg\")
Image Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\n![\"Pineapples\"](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T193743.630.jpg\")
Image Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\n![\"Pizza](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pizza-By-the-Pounds-Pounder-Challenge.jpg\")
Image Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\n![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6F9095A1-329E-4537-AF5A-572332184276.jpeg\")
Image Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\n![\"Women](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_0906.jpeg\")
Image Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\n![\"Fruit](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T194200.055.jpg\")
Image Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\n![\"Growing](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T194258.608.jpg\")
Image Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\n![\"Pizza\"](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Copy-of-WEALTHOFGEEKS-FeaturedImageTemplate-2023-12-20T194356.689.jpg\")
Image Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\n![\"Gossip,](\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/silly-stories-e1692063672635.jpg\")
Image Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
It may not even be a matter of completely hating the taste of pineapple but instead an issue of when it\u2019s too acidic or sweet. Pineapple changes flavor at different stages of ripeness, and everyone has their preference.<\/p>\n
Depending on how ripe it is, you may bite into a piece that takes your pizza from a savory delight to something more sugary and sweet. Try to experiment with pineapple of different ripenesses. Maybe you\u2019ll find the right flavor profile to help you understand why people love pineapple pizza. <\/p>\n
3. It\u2019s Trendy To Hate on It<\/h2>\nImage Credit: @joefoodie from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople love to hop on bandwagons because of societal pressure and several other complex concepts that would require a deep dive into sociological and psychological theories to explain. So, let\u2019s put it this way: some people love to follow what others say to fit in.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be a lemming. Make up your own mind about pineapple on pizza. Who knows, maybe you\u2019ll stumble across a new favorite dish. And anyway, the worst-case scenario is you won\u2019t like it. No harm, no foul for trying to go against the grain.<\/p>\n
4. Not Everyone Likes Sweet and Savory Together<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome people are adamant about sweet things being sweet and savory foods being savory. I get it. They want things to be uncomplicated and easy to appreciate. I am always down for a nuanced combination of different flavor profiles, but not everyone is adventurous (and that\u2019s okay).<\/p>\n
There may be some variation as to the degree of each, but there\u2019s really no way around this. Pineapple will always be sweet, and the core ingredients of pizza will always be savory. <\/p>\n
5. Warm Fruit Can Seem Gross<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis opinion is more common than you may think. Plenty of people don\u2019t enjoy warm fruit under any circumstances. These people typically hate fruit pies, compotes, fruit sauces, and, of course, pizza with fruit. A chilled, refreshing bite of fruit is heavenly, and some won\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n
Unless you really like cold, leftover pizza, if hot fruit is something you scoff at, pineapple pizza is simply not for you.<\/p>\n
6. People Are Scared To Try It<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYes, I said it. Pineapple on pizza is not a staple in many households, so those who grew up never seeing or trying it may simply be stubborn or hesitant. To those who group up in a pineapple-free household, it may almost seem like a joke. Fruit on pizza? It sounds so extraterrestrial to pizza eaters used to more savory toppings.<\/p>\n
While kids are usually labeled as picky eaters, adults can be just as picky and unwilling to try new things. No matter how hard you press, you\u2019ll never get them to budge from their culinary bubble. A culinary bubble, as it were, that\u2019s typically lacking in delicious, exotic flavors.<\/p>\n
7. A Pineapple Allergy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNo, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
People love to hop on bandwagons because of societal pressure and several other complex concepts that would require a deep dive into sociological and psychological theories to explain. So, let\u2019s put it this way: some people love to follow what others say to fit in.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be a lemming. Make up your own mind about pineapple on pizza. Who knows, maybe you\u2019ll stumble across a new favorite dish. And anyway, the worst-case scenario is you won\u2019t like it. No harm, no foul for trying to go against the grain.<\/p>\n
4. Not Everyone Likes Sweet and Savory Together<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome people are adamant about sweet things being sweet and savory foods being savory. I get it. They want things to be uncomplicated and easy to appreciate. I am always down for a nuanced combination of different flavor profiles, but not everyone is adventurous (and that\u2019s okay).<\/p>\n
There may be some variation as to the degree of each, but there\u2019s really no way around this. Pineapple will always be sweet, and the core ingredients of pizza will always be savory. <\/p>\n
5. Warm Fruit Can Seem Gross<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis opinion is more common than you may think. Plenty of people don\u2019t enjoy warm fruit under any circumstances. These people typically hate fruit pies, compotes, fruit sauces, and, of course, pizza with fruit. A chilled, refreshing bite of fruit is heavenly, and some won\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n
Unless you really like cold, leftover pizza, if hot fruit is something you scoff at, pineapple pizza is simply not for you.<\/p>\n
6. People Are Scared To Try It<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYes, I said it. Pineapple on pizza is not a staple in many households, so those who grew up never seeing or trying it may simply be stubborn or hesitant. To those who group up in a pineapple-free household, it may almost seem like a joke. Fruit on pizza? It sounds so extraterrestrial to pizza eaters used to more savory toppings.<\/p>\n
While kids are usually labeled as picky eaters, adults can be just as picky and unwilling to try new things. No matter how hard you press, you\u2019ll never get them to budge from their culinary bubble. A culinary bubble, as it were, that\u2019s typically lacking in delicious, exotic flavors.<\/p>\n
7. A Pineapple Allergy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNo, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
Some people are adamant about sweet things being sweet and savory foods being savory. I get it. They want things to be uncomplicated and easy to appreciate. I am always down for a nuanced combination of different flavor profiles, but not everyone is adventurous (and that\u2019s okay).<\/p>\n
There may be some variation as to the degree of each, but there\u2019s really no way around this. Pineapple will always be sweet, and the core ingredients of pizza will always be savory. <\/p>\n
5. Warm Fruit Can Seem Gross<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis opinion is more common than you may think. Plenty of people don\u2019t enjoy warm fruit under any circumstances. These people typically hate fruit pies, compotes, fruit sauces, and, of course, pizza with fruit. A chilled, refreshing bite of fruit is heavenly, and some won\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n
Unless you really like cold, leftover pizza, if hot fruit is something you scoff at, pineapple pizza is simply not for you.<\/p>\n
6. People Are Scared To Try It<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYes, I said it. Pineapple on pizza is not a staple in many households, so those who grew up never seeing or trying it may simply be stubborn or hesitant. To those who group up in a pineapple-free household, it may almost seem like a joke. Fruit on pizza? It sounds so extraterrestrial to pizza eaters used to more savory toppings.<\/p>\n
While kids are usually labeled as picky eaters, adults can be just as picky and unwilling to try new things. No matter how hard you press, you\u2019ll never get them to budge from their culinary bubble. A culinary bubble, as it were, that\u2019s typically lacking in delicious, exotic flavors.<\/p>\n
7. A Pineapple Allergy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNo, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
This opinion is more common than you may think. Plenty of people don\u2019t enjoy warm fruit under any circumstances. These people typically hate fruit pies, compotes, fruit sauces, and, of course, pizza with fruit. A chilled, refreshing bite of fruit is heavenly, and some won\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n
Unless you really like cold, leftover pizza, if hot fruit is something you scoff at, pineapple pizza is simply not for you.<\/p>\n
6. People Are Scared To Try It<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYes, I said it. Pineapple on pizza is not a staple in many households, so those who grew up never seeing or trying it may simply be stubborn or hesitant. To those who group up in a pineapple-free household, it may almost seem like a joke. Fruit on pizza? It sounds so extraterrestrial to pizza eaters used to more savory toppings.<\/p>\n
While kids are usually labeled as picky eaters, adults can be just as picky and unwilling to try new things. No matter how hard you press, you\u2019ll never get them to budge from their culinary bubble. A culinary bubble, as it were, that\u2019s typically lacking in delicious, exotic flavors.<\/p>\n
7. A Pineapple Allergy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNo, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
Yes, I said it. Pineapple on pizza is not a staple in many households, so those who grew up never seeing or trying it may simply be stubborn or hesitant. To those who group up in a pineapple-free household, it may almost seem like a joke. Fruit on pizza? It sounds so extraterrestrial to pizza eaters used to more savory toppings.<\/p>\n
While kids are usually labeled as picky eaters, adults can be just as picky and unwilling to try new things. No matter how hard you press, you\u2019ll never get them to budge from their culinary bubble. A culinary bubble, as it were, that\u2019s typically lacking in delicious, exotic flavors.<\/p>\n
7. A Pineapple Allergy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNo, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
No, we don\u2019t mean in the \u201cI hate something so much, I\u2019m just going to say I\u2019m allergic to avoid eating it\u201d kind of way. It\u2019s rare in that it affects less than one percent of the population, but someone can be allergic to pineapple. Much like a peanut allergy, the severity can vary. So, while they may want to take a big bite of pineapple pizza, they must weigh the risk of winding up in the hospital.<\/p>\n
As adamant as you may be to get them to try it, don\u2019t sneak a little pineapple juice on a slice of pizza to test them. Nobody wants to be in the hospital because of a fruit allergy. It\u2019s embarrassing.<\/p>\n
8. It\u2019s a Divisive Issue<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Don miraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSimilar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
Similar to my comment about it being trendy, some people just like to take a hard stance for or against something. People may only sort of dislike pineapple pizza but will advocate avidly against it because they know it\u2019s divisive enough that someone in the room will likely side with them. It\u2019s definitely a weird stance to take for popularity\u2019s sake, but don\u2019t put it past anyone.<\/p>\n
In this age where we aspire for virality for everything we say and do online, you can guarantee at least one \u201cI hate pineapple pizza\u201d post on Twitter has been done for engagement.<\/p>\n
9. People Hate Pineapple<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kyle McDonald from Brooklyn, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
Earlier, we talked about hating the combined taste of pineapple and sauce. But what if you just dislike pineapple altogether? It\u2019s true. The hate for pineapple pizza sometimes has nothing to do with the pizza! If you don\u2019t like pineapples in general, why on earth would you enjoy them when they\u2019re added to a pizza? However, hating pineapple is an opinion that riles people up and ignites debate.<\/p>\n
If someone tells you they don\u2019t like pineapple, just leave them be. They may feel left out, being unable to enjoy one of Mother Earth\u2019s most delectable fruits.<\/p>\n
10. They Think Fruit Doesn\u2019t Belong on Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
People who are passionately against pineapple on pizza may feel that of the many toppings that can and should go on a pizza, fruit is not one of them. You may be picturing the full-blooded, native Italian ranting in their native tongue about how fruit doesn\u2019t belong on pizza. However, Italians know the true secret about the local delicacy \u2014 it already has fruit in it. <\/p>\n
Now is a good time for me to remind everyone that tomatoes are fruit, so this argument doesn\u2019t hold up very well.<\/p>\n
11. It\u2019s Not Traditional<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Hunt Brother\u2019s Pizza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSome pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
Some pineapple pizza haters despise the combination because they find it offensive to the concept of pizza. Again, it\u2019s not even necessarily Italians. Some folks just like to keep things traditional, and pineapple was certainly not added to the original recipe for pizza, so they think it\u2019s wrong. The reality is, though, that the pizza we get delivered to our homes isn\u2019t even traditional.<\/p>\n
If you want a real traditional pie, you need a Neopolitan crust. Unlike a New York-style pizza, Neopolitan dough is chewy, crispy, puffs out around the edges, and usually has a bit of char from the wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n
12. It\u2019s Their Whole Personality<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Bobex-73\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeople get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
People get caught up in making frivolous things their entire personality. They may see someone say it online and think, \u201cYes! That\u2019s how I am today!\u201d and then suddenly, likely without even trying it, they\u2019re a hater of pineapple pizza.<\/p>\n
Does it make sense? Absolutely not. They\u2019re robbing themselves of a delicious meal for no real reason. Heck, I\u2019d accept the \u201cfake allergy\u201d excuse over the \u201cIt\u2019s just how I feel this week\u201d alternative.<\/p>\n
13. Fruit and Cheese Together Seem Weird<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kimberly Vardeman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
For some people, it\u2019s not so much the combination of pizza and pineapple as it is the combination of cheese and pineapple that disturbs them. However, in general, fruit does pair nicely with cheese. If you\u2019ve never had apples with brie, you are missing out.<\/p>\n
I wouldn\u2019t go home and crust pineapple in shredded parmesan, but I also wouldn\u2019t write off pineapple and mozzarella just yet. The melted mozzarella has such a mild, sometimes salty flavor that the pineapple balances nicely.<\/p>\n
14. Pineapple Makes Things Soggy<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kaweesaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLet\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s be real here. A base component of pizza is a heavy liquid. The pie may be crispy when it comes out of the oven, but before long, it\u2019s going to be a soggy mess. Pineapple would only be worse than sauce if it\u2019s not prepared properly, and by that, I mean it\u2019s dumped right out of the can onto the pizza.<\/p>\n
Side note: don\u2019t use canned pineapple. It is going to retain more liquid than the fresh alternative, and it won\u2019t have the same flavor profile.<\/p>\n
15. It Ruins the Pizza<\/h2>\nImage Credit: Kurt Kaiser, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
If any of the above rings true to you, then yes, pineapple on pizza will ruin your pizza-eating experience. Let\u2019s be real, though. How often are you at a gathering or event where pizza is the food of choice, and all that\u2019s left is a big \u2018ole pineapple pie?<\/p>\n
Unless you’re lying or have weird friends or family members, the answer is never. Because it is such a hot-button issue, it will be incredibly rare for someone to order a bunch of pizzas and assume that adding pineapple to one is okay.<\/p>\n
16. It\u2019s Just a Joke<\/h2>\nImage Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n
For many, the hate for pineapple on pizza is nothing more than a light-hearted meme. If you spend any time online where people discuss pineapple on pizza, you\u2019ll see that some do not find it funny and take it very seriously.<\/p>\n
However, many people think pretending it\u2019s an offensive abomination is funny. We\u2019d venture that at least a quarter of the anti-pineapple chatter you\u2019ve encountered is either overstated or a joke. <\/p>\n